Drupal 8 can send email notifications when updates are available. This helps you update Drupal 8 core (after you create a backup) and modules as soon as possible. Below we share our recommended Drupal 8 Update Manager settings.

Drupal 8 Update Manager settings

1. Log into Drupal 8
2. Click Reports at the top
3. Click Available updates
4. Click the Settings tab
5. Check the box to Check for updates of uninstalled modules and themes
6. Add any email addresses you want to notify (or remove all email addresses to send no emails)
   

   You can also check available updates in the Reports section

7. Click Save configuration

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